Pittsburg State University Athletics

General: Third-year player… a talented long snapper who handled the Gorillas snapping chores the past two years… expected to handle those responsibilities for the Gorillas again this fall.

In 2021-22: Competed in all 13 games in 2022… saw action in all 11 games in 2021… handled the Gorillas snapping chores both seasons.

In High School: A two-time first-team All-Mid Illini Conference selection at Washington High School (2019-2020)... a first-team Illinois Class 6A All-State honoree by the Illinois Football Coaches Association and the Champaign News Gazette his senior season with 44 tackles (29 solo), 10 tackles-for-loss and three forced fumbles in six games played (due to Covid-19)... selected the Central Illinois Defensive Player of the Year and named ot the Illinois Shrine All Star Game... ranked No. 1 in Illinois and No. 7 in the country on Kohl’s long snapper chart.

Personal: Born October 4, 2002... son of Jim and Jenny Malinowski… an automotive technology major.